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Jewish Joy Abounds at the Augusta Jewish Museum, with Jack Weinstein Mar 24, 2021

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The brand new Augusta Jewish Museum will open in June on the Municipal Campus, on Telfair Street in downtown Augusta. It will offer free opportunities to broaden our horizons as they trace the history and culture of Judaism in the Augusta River Region.

Educate. Empower. Enlighten. With Steven B. Kendrick Mar 17, 2021

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Steven B. Kendrick, Richmond County Tax Commissioner, discusses the fine art of customer service, what his office does not do, and what it will take for Augusta to reach the potential everyone has talked about for decades. We also describe the new Augusta's Agenda Project and the E3 Leadership Foundation.

Security Federal Bank wants to Help You! Mar 10, 2021

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Local Matters cares about your civic health and your financial health. So does Security Federal Bank, a Community Development Financial Institution. Phil Wahl, President, and Michael Strange, Executive Vice President, share details about their services. The bank wants to help you, even if you are not a current bank customer. The Bank provides easy access to the federal Paycheck Protection Program, free financial counseling, mortgages, and insurance.

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs, with Cal Wray, President of Augusta EDA Mar 03, 2021

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Cal Wray, President of the Augusta Economic Development Authority, joins Local Matters to discuss how his agency works so other people can work and earn higher wages. He touches on the difference between industrial and retail recruitment, and their efforts to bring a grocery store to downtown Augusta,

Augusta Recreation and Parks with Maurice McDowell Feb 24, 2021

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Director Maurice McDowell outlines projects on the SPLOST 8 list to include park improvements, cemeteries, and seed money for a splash park. He also discusses the impact of COVID-19 on how recreation departments connect with their patrons.

Businesses Support a Tax? with Sue Parr Feb 17, 2021

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Sue Parr, Chief Executive Officer of the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce explains why her board voted unanimously to support continuation of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax.

Will Papa Get a Brand New Building? with Brad Usry and Chris Bird Feb 10, 2021

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Augustans will return to the polls on March 16 to decide whether to re-new the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or SPLOST 8. The project list includes $25M for a new James Brown Arena. Brad Usry, Vice Chair of the Augusta Richmond County Coliseum Authority, and Chris Bird, General Manager of the Augusta Entertainment Complex, talk about what this project means for Augusta.

A new Judicial Circuit? with Attorney Ben Allen Feb 03, 2021

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As it appears the state of Georgia will grant permission for a split of the three county Augusta Judicial Circuit, Attorney Ben Allen offers his unique perspective on the topic. He is a former State Representative and former Chief Judge of Juvenile Court on the Circuit, so he is familiar with the issues and the history.

Helping People, Changing Lives w/Security Federal Bank and Walton Options Jan 27, 2021

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The Paycheck Protection Protection Program is available to small and minority businesses. President Phil Wahl and Executive Vice President Michael Strange discuss how Security Federal, as a Community Development Financial Institution, makes it easy to apply for funding. And, Gaylon Tootle tells us how Walton Options helps persons with disabilities.

Inauguration Today; Healing and Policy Ahead Jan 20, 2021

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Inauguration Day 2021 is the easy part. Getting policy approved and creating unity in America is far more difficult. Learn about President Biden's policy proposals relative to public transit, safe return to school, minimum wage, paid sick leave, and community health, and how they impact all of us.

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